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Office
235 Wealthy St SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503Phone+1 616-840-8224Fax+1 616-840-9640- Is this information wrong?
Summary
- Board-certified PM&R physician, administrator, and educator known for improving quality of care and achieving program growth in diverse hospital settings. Proven track record of launching and leading a successful residency program. Versatile, adaptable, and strategic leader managing complex systems in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Specialties:
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Physician Administration
- Graduate Medical Education
- Advanced Spasticity Management
Education & Training
- New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia and Cornell Campus)Residency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 1987 - 1988
- NYU Grossman School of MedicineResidency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 1986 - 1986
- Christiana Care Health ServicesInternship, Transitional Year, 1984 - 1985
- Northwestern University The Feinberg School of MedicineClass of 1984
Certifications & Licensure
- MI State Medical License 2013 - 2026
- NY State Medical License 1986 - 2014
- NJ State Medical License 1989 - 2013
- DE State Medical License 1985 - 1999
- American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Top Doctor Grand Rapids Magazine, 2022
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- MRI of postamputation neuromas.Singson, R. D., Feldman, F., Staron, R., Fechtner, D., Gonzalez, E., Stein, J.> ;Skeletal Radiol. 1990
Press Mentions
- Local Man Returns Home After 5-Month Stay in Hospital Battling COVID-19February 7th, 2021
- Woman Has Miracle Baby Despite Spinal StrokeOctober 15th, 2018
- Hospital Develops Residency ProgramJune 2nd, 2016
Committees
- Member at Large, Medical Executive Committee 2021 - Present
- Chair, Hospital Performance Improvement and Risk Management Committee 2021 - Present
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Member
Hospital Affiliations
- Trinity Health Grand Rapids HospitalGrand Rapids, Michigan
- Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation HospitalGrand Rapids, Michigan
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